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Egypt Player Makes World Cup History with Two Own Goals
4 Jul
Summary
- Mohamed Hany is the first player with two own goals in a single World Cup.
- An own-goal occurred minutes after Hany was treated for a collision.
- Australia has scored own goals in two of their last three World Cup matches.
Egypt's Mohamed Hany has etched his name in World Cup history for an unfortunate reason: he is the first player ever to score two own goals within a single tournament. This unprecedented event unfolded during a crucial round of 32 match against Australia.
The latest own goal, which leveled the score at 1-1, resulted from a deflection off Hany's head following a free kick. This incident occurred mere minutes after Hany had remained down on the pitch, receiving attention for a collision with an Australian player. Teammates immediately signaled for medical assistance, raising concerns about a potential concussion.
Despite the medical intervention, Hany was cleared to continue playing, though medical personnel remained on standby. This marks the second own goal for Hany in the tournament, with the first occurring during Egypt's group stage draw against Belgium.
Australia, meanwhile, finds itself in a recurring scenario. The Socceroos have now scored an own goal in two of their last three knockout stage matches, having previously experienced similar events against Italy in 2006 and Argentina in 2022.
